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Rubber Crossing

What We Do

DESIGN

An Omni engineer will evaluate and design a crossing for the application

MANUFACTURER

 Omni manufactures all products at their McHenry, Il plant. Houston, Tx, Lincolnton, NC plants manufactuers concrete products.

WARRANTY

Omni Products exclusive warranty guarantees the railroad grade cossing will be free of manufacturing defects for six years.

6 Year Warranty

Full Depth Heavy Duty (HD) Crossing

The OMNI Heavy Duty rubber grade crossing system is the most durable full-depth rubber crossing available. Made of 100 percent virgin rubber, the Heavy Duty system is designed to withstand repeated punishment of high-speed, heavy traffic loadings. This product’s durability, long life and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for most applications. Heavy Duty panels can be reused when a crossing is reconfigured or closed. Heavy Duty panels can be used with most rail fasteners.

Full Depth Heavy Duty (HD)  Specifications:

Full Depth Heavy Duty Cross-Section View:

Panel Length:

  • 3 Feet

Panel height:

  • Accommodates 90# to 141# Rail Weight

Gauge Panel Width:

  • 58 1/2 inches

Field Panel Widths:

  • 31 inches (10-foot tie)
  • 25 inches ( 9-foot tie)
  • 22 inches ( 8-foot 6-inch tie)

Rubber

  • Type: Virgin SBR
  • Tensile: 2,000 p.s.i.
  • Hardness: 65 ± 5 Durometer Shore A
  • Elongation: 400%

Fasteners:

  • Timber Screws, 3/4″ x 7 1/2″ (galvanized)
  • Medium Carbon Steel
  • Tensile Strength 120,000 psi Min.
  • Pullout Resistance +13,000 lbs
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Steel Reinforced (SR) Crossing

The Steel Reinforced grade crossing system includes a virgin rubber panel reinforced with a 1/4″ corrugated steel plate, installed on longitudinal, pressure-treated, hardwood shims.

The virgin rubber absorbs the impact of concentrated loads such as lift trucks, while the steel plate provides the strength to carry heavy loads. The Steel Reinforced system is ideal for low MGT, heavy truck use, such as intermodal yards and private industry. With the purchase of the Goodyear™ product line, OMNI is the only supplier of this type of product.

Steel Reinforced Specifications

Steel Reinforced (SR) Crossing Specifications:

Steel Reinforced (SR) Cross-Section:

Panel Length:

  • 3 Feet

Panel Length:

  • Accommodates 20# to 141# Rail

Gauge Panel Width:

  • 24 1/2 inches (9-foot tie)
  • 21 1/2 inches (8-foot 6-inch tie)

Steel Reinforcment:

  • Type: 1/4 inch corrugated steel (C1008)

Rubber:

  • Type: Virgin SBR
  • Tensile: 2,000 p.s.i.
  • Hardness: 65 + 5 Durometer Shore A
  • Elongation: 400%

Fasteners:

  • Timber Screws, 5/8 x 10 1/2 inches
  • Medium Carbon Steel
  • Tensile Strength 120,000 psi minimum
  • Pullout Resistance + 13,000 pounds
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RailGuard™ VRA Crossing

OMNI Virgin Rubber RailGuard™ (VRA) is made from 100% virgin rubber. VRA protects the track structure by absorbing traffic impact loads, provides a positive flangeway which controls surface water runoff, and prevents breakup of the asphalt at the rail interface.

The VRA design has several benefits over other rail seal products. The panels are easy to handle and install. VRA’s greater surface area provides better cushioning to the rail and is self-supporting. The durability of 100 percent virgin rubber makes VRA ideal for any traffic situation. Either asphalt or concrete can be used in conjunction with VRA.

The RailGuard™ VRA panel is designed to accommodate heavy traffic when a rail seal has been specified rather than a full width rubber crossing. Examples would be road crossings, intermodal yards, docks and industrial parks.

RailGaurd VRA Crossing Specifications:

RailGaurd VRA Cross-Section View:

Panel Length:

  • 7 1/2 feet, 8 feet

Panel Length:

  • Accommodates 90# to 141# Rail

Rubber:

  • B Type: Virgin SBR
  • Tensile: 2,000 p.s.i.
  • Hardness: 65 ± 5 Durometer Shore A
  • Elongation: 400%
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